Hello!We are removing our corner shower and installing a soaker bath tub with a 4pc tub wall kit. When I removed the shower wall kit, I noticed that it was glued to drywall only!! I was surprised that it wasn't wet or moldy. My question is - can I leave the drywall where it is and just install the aqua board or cement board over it, and then install the tub wall kit over that? Or do I have to remove the drywall? Should I use aqua board or cement board? I am going to use a tub wall kit.Husband says to remove the drywall....but I'm the one doing all the labor while he is away at work....so if I can leave the drywall on that's a plus!Thanks!
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This Site Might Help You. RE: Bathroom Reno - Drywall or Aqua Board or Cement Board? Hello! We are removing our corner shower and installing a soaker bath tub with a 4pc tub wall kit. When I removed the shower wall kit, I noticed that it was glued to drywall only!! I was surprised that it wasn't wet or moldy. My question is - can I leave the drywall where it is and just...
Your husband is right. Get rid of the wallboard. If you are not planning on putting up tiles there is no reason to use cement board. I would get some Vantek board from Lowes, about 27.00 a sheet and use that. It's waterproof and comes with a 25 year warranty. It looks and acts like plywood. Really strong, just make sure you wear goggles when you cut it, the wood flakes and plays havoc on your eyes. I used Vantec on a kitchen floor and also as a replacement for my patio roof. It rained twice before we got the shingles on and did no damage. And we get a bit of rain here in southern Missouri
